Community Kitchen Line Cook — Fast-Paced, Impactful Prep

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Cook to help run efficient meal service across campus dining environments. You’ll set up stations, prep ingredients, dress and finish dishes, and serve residents while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in food service, strong communication, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. We offer a dynamic team and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of food service experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfort working with a variety of personalities under pressure.
• Food safety handler certification or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations and prep ingredients for service.
• Dress and finish dishes before they go out.
• Portion and serve food to residents.
• Enforce food safety and sanitation standards per state and local regulations.
• Help unload, inspect, and store raw ingredients and supplies.
• Plan and execute special events as directed by management.
• Communicate regularly with management by phone, email, and text.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Work under pressure

Job description

Upper Crust Food Service, LLC is seeking a Cook to help run efficient meal service across campus dining environments. You’ll set up stations, prep ingredients, dress and finish dishes, and serve residents while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in food service, strong communication, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. We offer a dynamic team and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced kitchen.